Our Beverage Director, Joshua Kasumovic, recently had the opportunity to visit the St. Supery Estate and vineyards in Napa Valley for a weekend of educational activities and incredible wines. The event is called the Divine Wine Encounter and they hold it annually for different group of sommeliers and beverage directors from around the country.

Whether you’re attending a big family dinner, celebrating at a restaurant or just throwing a frozen dinner into the oven, pairing wines on Thanksgiving can get tricky. Our advice is simple: grab the 3 R’s.

September marks the start of prime time harvesting season for California winemakers. Even if you’re not planning a visit to wine country, you can still celebrate the harvest. Here are three of our favorite local wines that showcase the quality and broad range of wine styles in California. Break out your stemware and start sipping.